When words will not explain what's going on in the swirl of our lives, I have an invitation for us.

Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.

-- Psalm 42:7 TNIV

Psalm 42 is a "deep" psalm. Something big, deep, stirring troubles the prayer. And three times the cry repeats: "Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God." Three times.

Today might be a day that finds you just floating along, but it might be a deep and stirring day for you as well. Here's the invitation: Close your eyes and pray these simple words above. These words are a call to God that words cannot express, but also point to the direction and source of hope. Go ahead, give it a try. Better yet, make it part of the rhythm of your discipleship.